Ludwig kit 3 days new to me! What is it?

E-Biff

Hi , I'am a new owner of a set of Lud's but not sure exactly what they might be . The finish appears to be black laquer, inside drum is ink stamped "296" (is this Feb/96)., it is a six pce, 24" , 10,12,13,16, 14" snare, heavy stands. I think they could be Rockers or Rockers Elite ?
[http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/e-biff/Ludwigs.jpg]

chetatkinsdiet · Ferret Joined: 26 Jul 2004 Posts: 107

80s modular hardware...can't tell if they're regular Luddy's or Rockers or what. You'd have to give us a closeup of the badge and lugs for that.
later,
m

E-Biff · Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2004 6:26 pm Post subject: Re; the what are these?

thanks for the reply "Chet" , Here's a few pic's that might help in the I.D.
[http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/e-biff/snare4.jpg]
[http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/e-biff/snare2.jpg]
This kit sure has heavy hardware, although I'am sure that it is made in Tiawan. It also has Purecusion Rims Mounts.

Any thoughts ?????????????? Any one ?

nickbertling · Big Goldfish Joined: 26 Sep 2004 Posts: 70

well, the snare is an LM 402. It's awesome no matter what year it's made. Undoubtedly a classic, I've played it for at least 10 years- my uncle played it for 35 years. I believe the LM 400 which is not as deep as that one is the most recorded snare drum in history. I can't really tell about the kit - take some pics of inside the drums and the badges. The tom mounts seem to make me think it's like a late 80's to 90's kit - but probably a higher end kit for them. Not really sure, I mostly mess with 60's era luddys.
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chetatkinsdiet · Ferret Joined: 26 Jul 2004 Posts: 107

Yeah, the snare is "the bonham" snare. 6.5x14 Supra. Send some close ups of the toms and kick lugs, etc...
later,
m

E-Biff · Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2004 5:00 am Post subject:

Thats all real encouraging that this kit is a nice one , here are some more pics to check out, the guy I got them from said they were about 6 yrs old to him !!
[http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/e-biff/100_0057.jpg]
[http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/e-biff/100_0203.jpg]
[http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/e-biff/100_0202.jpg]

[http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/e-biff/100_0201.jpg]
[http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/e-biff/100_0200.jpg]
[http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/e-biff/100_0198.jpg]

Thanks all , have a great day !! :D

DrunkenBear · Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2004 2:20 pm Post subject:

What you've got there are top of the line Ludwig drums from the '90's, not Rocker or Rocker Elite. They have the "Monroe" badge. They are date stamped Feb '96 as you said and they can be either "Classic" or "Super Classic" shells. The Classic shells were heavier, and a 6 ply maple/poplar mix, and the Super Classics were 4 ply, also maple/poplar. Count the plies and you'll know for sure. Nice drums!
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